
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Ellis County.


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301 W Main St

Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!

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Ellis County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellis County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County Studio Apartments | $1,324 | $650 | $1,625 |
| Ellis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $600 | $2,101 |
| Ellis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $713 | $3,460 |
| Ellis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,300 | $3,033 |
| Ellis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $2,656 | $9,406 |
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $950. Townhouse Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Townhouse Apartments | A2 One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 113 NW Main St | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| The Willows Ennis | A1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| The Park at Heritage Hills | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Lofts at Pecan Ridge & Sierra Vista | One Bedroom Loft One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| Bluebonnet Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Ensign Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Julian at South Pointe | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| Gala at Waxahachie | A2-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX
As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,656. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the C1 Model at Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian Meadows starting at $1,929 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Hunters Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails | 4x2.5 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian Meadows | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Bent Tree Townhomes | C2 3x2 Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Silverton Village | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| 113 NW Main St | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Grace Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Country Lane Seniors Community | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Oxford at Crossroads Centre | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Spyglass Of Ennis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 113 NW Main St, Unit 1 | 113 NW Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ellis County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellis County is under $1,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellis County?
The cheapest apartment in Ellis County is Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Ellis County costs $8,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellis County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 66 regular apartments in Ellis County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellis County?
Cheap apartments in Ellis County have an average cost of $258 which is $8,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellis County.
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